NOAA FISHERIES ANNOUNCES THAT ON 05 APR 2025, NORTH
ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES WERE SIGHTED IN THE WATERS OFF THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE AND ALABAMA. PLEASE REPORT ALL RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO (877) WHALE-HELP OR TO THE COAST GUARD VIA VHF-FM CHANNEL 16. RIGHT WHALES ARE SLOW MOVING ANIMALS THAT ARE PRONE TO COLLISIONS WITH VESSELS. VESSEL OPERATORS ARE REMINDED TO USE CAUTION AROUND RIGHT WHALES AND OPERATE AT A SAFE SPEED. INTENTIONALLY APPROACHING RIGHT WHALES IS PROHIBITED AND MAY RESULT IN A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW. FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES MARINERS AVOID RIGHT WHALES BY AT LEAST 500 YARDS, THIS INCLUDES BOATS, DRONES, AND PADDLEBOATS.
CANCEL AT//101400Z APR 25//

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Source: District 8 DPW
Link: SAFETY/FL, AL – GULF OF AMERICA (GULF OF MEXICO)/RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE/CCGD8 BNM 0033-25